The Coquille Watershed Association (CoqWA) is seeking a Basin Assessment Crew Lead tocoordinate and conduct field surveys evaluating aquatic and riparian habitat conditions, as well asroad impacts, throughout the Coquille watershed.This is a field-based position. Field days often involve several miles of hiking, wading throughstreams, navigating dense riparian vegetation including poison oak and blackberry briars, andworking in steep terrain under a variety of weather conditions. Minimal office work will occur fordata organization and planning.The Crew Lead will work closely with a seasonal field technician, forming a two-person field crewresponsible for implementing basin assessment surveys throughout the summer field season. TheCrew Lead will supervise daily field operations, coordinate logistics, and ensure surveys areconducted safely and according to established protocols.The ideal candidate will have strong field leadership skills, technical aptitude for habitat and roadsurvey methods (or willingness to learn), and the ability to work both independently andcollaboratively in rugged outdoor environments. In addition to leading basin assessment surveys, theCrew Lead will assist with other monitoring and restoration-related field activities during thesummer field season (June–September), which may occasionally fall outside of a leadership role.

Last Reviewed by Executive Director: 4/29/2025Promoting ecologic and economic resiliency inthe Coquille watershed.Field crews work Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.Survey work in the South Fork Coquille sub-basin will involve camping on U.S. Forest Service(USFS) lands during the work week (Monday–Thursday) between May and September to supportaccess to more remote survey locations. Camping typically occurs in dispersed or minimallydeveloped sites. Please note that camping gear will not be provided, and the Crew Lead will beexpected to supply their own equipment for overnight field stays.Low-cost seasonal housing may be available through the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refugefor approximately $230 per month, depending on availability through the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService. If housing is not available, employees will be responsible for securing housing in the area.

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